Energy Assistance

Need help paying your bill? Energy assistance programs are available for eligible customers. Click here to see assistance programs at a glance, or learn more below.

Universal Service Fund (USF)

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities created the Universal Service Fund (USF) program to help low-income households pay for electric and natural gas service. Under the USF, eligible New Jersey customers pay no more than 6% of their income for their natural gas and electric service combined. The USF program is administered by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

Lifeline Assistance Program

Lifeline is a utility assistance program that offers $225 to individuals who meet the eligibility requirements of the Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled program or who receive Supplemental Security Income.

Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric (PAGE)

The PAGE energy assistance program benefits homeowners and renters who are NJ residents; have not have received USF in the past 6 months or HEA within the last heating season are facing a crisis situation that includes a documented notice of overdue payment for gas and/or electric service, and have a past history of making regular payments towards their utility bills.